Liquor stores in Texas to close for 61 hours, starting on New Year’s Eve

AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA/Gray News) – Liquor stores in Texas shall be bringing in the brand new yr closed.

It occurred with Christmas and it’s occurring once more with New Year’s Day.

KFDA studies if the vacation falls on a Sunday, Texas liquor stores should be closed the next Monday, translating right into a 61-hour closure.

(*61*) closures are following a legislation backed by the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission.

“Everybody needs to be smart, plan ahead a little bit,” stated Scott Sturgeon, Party Stop liquor retailer proprietor.

After stores close at 9 p.m. on Saturday, the subsequent likelihood to go to a liquor retailer is not going to be till Jan. 3 at 10 a.m.

And in accordance to retailer homeowners, the planning doesn’t cease this yr.

“It’s even going to be worse next year. We’ll be closed on Christmas, Christmas Eve, New Year’s Eve, and that Sunday,” stated Charles Leard, proprietor of M&R Liquor. “So, it’s going to be a little crazy.”

Although clients won’t be able to purchase liquor on New Year’s Day, retailer homeowners stated it does give staff some much-needed day off, as the vacations are one of many busier seasons.

“It happens a few times, every few years, and it’s great for the employees to have two days off. Otherwise, we rarely get two days off in a row,” Leard stated.

Liquor retailer homeowners stated in addition they need to remind everybody to drink responsibly.

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